Panic struck processors and growers of the popular green, leafy vegetable when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that consumption of bagged spinach was associated with E. coli bacteria. The tainted vegetable reportedly killed 82-year old Ruby Trautz two weeks before the announcement.

Red Wine and Garlic Marinated Beef Skewers

3/4 cup Rosemount Pinot Noir

1/3 cup top quality balsamic or olive oil vinaigrette

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon crushed rosemary, basil or herb blend

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

1 pound boneless beef, cut into very thin bite-size strips